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News in Brief: Open Cup Action, Bobby’s Bruises, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Open Cup Action, Bobby’s Bruises, and MoreDes Moines Menace begin U.S. Open Cup play Preview: Menace opens 2017 with Open Cup home action tomorrow — https://t.co/ZaS6ngX32P pic.twitter.com/jK0jmkPXWR — Des Moines Menace (@MenaceSoccer94) May 9, 2017 Neighbor to the south Des Moines Menace begin its 2017 U.S. Open Cup campaign tonight at 7:30 p.m. against AFC Cleveland. A live stream is available for the…
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News in Brief: International Loons Adjust to USA, Canadian Premier League Earns Green Light, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: International Loons Adjust to USA, Canadian Premier League Earns Green Light, and MoreInternational Loons adjust to life in the USA Megan Ryan of the Star Tribune explores how the international players on the Loon’s roster have adjusted to life overseas. The Loons added seven international players this past offseason, six of whom had never spent time in MLS. For John Alvbåge, Jérôme Thiesson, Vadim Demidov, Bashkim Kadrii,…
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Minnesota United Put in Complete Performance in 2-0 Win Against Sporting Kansas City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Put in Complete Performance in 2-0 Win Against Sporting Kansas CityMinnesota United bounced back from last week’s loss with a 2-0 win against Sporting Kansas City. Goals in the first half from Abu Danladi and Christian Ramirez led the Loons to victory. With the result, Minnesota improves to 3-5-2 and Sporting Kansas City fell to 5-3-2. It was a beautiful day in Minnesota, the sun was…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose EarthquakesMirroring the story from last week, week nine presents two teams headed in opposite directions. Minnesota has now gone 2-2-2 in its last six, four of which were on the road, and is coming off its first clean sheet since joining MLS. San Jose began the year very fast but has regressed toward the mean…
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News in Brief: Player Salaries, Goalkeeper Ratings, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Player Salaries, Goalkeeper Ratings, and MoreMLS Players Union releases 2017 salary information MLS Player Salary Information as of April 15, 2017 is now available at https://t.co/4qV9D84NLw — MLSPA (@MLSPA) April 25, 2017 Yesterday, the MLS Players Union released salary information for all 23 MLS franchises, including 2018 expansion side Los Angeles FC. Look for more analysis from us in the…
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News in Brief: Verticality in MLS, Behind the Scenes of Minnesota’s Win, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Verticality in MLS, Behind the Scenes of Minnesota’s Win, and MoreTragedy hits English soccer Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 44 last Friday. Ehiogu was a U-23 coach for Tottenham Hotspur and had a long career playing for six clubs over 18 years. Verticality in MLS Kevin Minkus of American Soccer Analysis explored which…
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News in Brief: MNUFC-Surly Partnership, Loons Injuries, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC-Surly Partnership, Loons Injuries, and MoreSurly announces official beer of MNUFC Announcement: Rising North, the official beer of @MNUFC https://t.co/ns2bv1I1Tu pic.twitter.com/eSzCcsBtFp — surlybrewing (@surlybrewing) April 19, 2017 Surly Brewing Company and Minnesota United FC have announced that Rising North Pale Ale is the official beer of the Loons. You’ll be able to get your hands on 4-packs of those lovely…
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News in Brief: Joe Greenspan Loaned to USL and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Joe Greenspan Loaned to USL and MoreGreenspan joins Riverhounds Minnesota center back Joe Greenspan has joined the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL on loan. According to the press release, Greenspan is expected to be back in Minnesota sometime in May. The purpose of this deal seems to be to get Greenspan some first-team football. To me, this is a way to get…
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Rewind That: Minnesota United Upgrades a Winning Side
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Minnesota United Upgrades a Winning SideIn his fifth installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at the footage from Minnesota’s first MLS victory. The Loons were sharp against Real Salt Lake, putting the reeling team from Utah in their rearview mirrors. Still, Minnesota has two fresh faces with serious MLS experience joining their ranks. How do they fit into the picture? At…
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News in Brief: Loons up for Honors, Gopher Exhibition, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons up for Honors, Gopher Exhibition, and MoreLoons up for honors after first MLS win Still daydreaming about Saturday evening’s win over Real Salt Lake (and maybe even humming the tune above)? Here are some goodies to savor as the sweet taste of victory lingers on your palate. Christian Ramirez and Adrian Heath were named to the MLS team of the week.…
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Minnesota United FC Exorcize Their Demons, Beat Real Salt Lake 4-2 At Home
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Exorcize Their Demons, Beat Real Salt Lake 4-2 At HomeMinnesota United FC defeated Real Salt Lake 4-2 at TCF Bank Stadium. A brace by Christian Ramirez, along with goals by Kevin Molino and Johan Venegas, proved the difference for Minnesota’s first MLS win. The sun set behind the buildings of downtown Minneapolis, the lower bowl and pitch of TCF Bank Stadium cast in shadow.…
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Rewind That: Keeping Minnesota United’s Momentum Amidst Absences
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Keeping Minnesota United’s Momentum Amidst AbsencesIn his third installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at what went right in the Loons’ historic first positive MLS result. While the defense improved, half of the back line is out for next week’s match. So how can Minnesota United stay on track? To the #FreeIbarra camp that was upset when my mock…
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News in Brief: Tiago Calvano Says Good-Bye, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Tiago Calvano Says Good-Bye, and MoreCalvano moving on Former Loon Tiago Calvano made a public farewell to Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon via Instagram. Calvano joined Minnesota United FC in 2014 on a four-year contract. The center back had 25 starts that year and solidified his role in the back line. While he charmed fans off the pitch, he was known…